Why small/intestine of/herbivore animal is longer than carnviore animal?
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Digestion of cellulose takes a longer time, because the enzymes are produced by the ruminant bacteria that live in the gut of the herbivore. Longer small intestine ensures that the food stays for a longer duration and proper digestion is possible
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Carnivores can only extract nutrients from the plant cells that are crushed while chewing. Cellulose is main reason why Herbivores have a longer small intestine. ... On the other hand animal sources are energy dense and easily digested(no cell wall).
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